Fishing Articles

Book Review: “The Living Tree – a New Zealand Habitat” by Dave Gunson, published by Bateman books. Price $24.99. Reviewed by Tony Orman. I’ve often advocated get the youngsters outdoors – … Continue reading →

by Tony Orman The decline in New Zealand’s trout and salmon fishing has hit the headlines in recent years particularly as regards the Rakaia River issue and Environment Canterbury’s negligence. Here’s … Continue reading →

by “Trutta” Winters approaching or is it here?  Either way now is a good time to keep a few streamer flies like the Woolly Bugger in your fly box, ready … Continue reading →

Which approach will put the most fish in your net? by Domenick Swentosky Abridged from “Hatch” magazine, U.S. I sat atop an overbuilt picnic table in the damp shade of a … Continue reading →

From “Hatch” magazine, U. S. “Advocates for marine health say aquaculture has no place in US ocean waters.” President Donald Trump’s first-term push to open the Gulf of Mexico and … Continue reading →

Special Report New Health and Safety rules around public access to the countryside – and public lands – announced recently by Workplace Relations and Safety Minister and ACT MP Brooke van … Continue reading →

For immediate release 8 April 2025   North Canterbury Fish and Game fails to admit the main reasons for the declining state of the region’s trout and salmon recreational fisheries, … Continue reading →

From “Hatch” magazine US by Chris Hunt (Abridged) Like most fly fishers, I have many mentors who have helped me as I’ve pursued the craft over some 50 years now. … Continue reading →

Opinion by Dr Peter D. Trolove  BVSc MSc (Aquatic Veterinary Studies) MBA A recent report from Tasmania was as follows:- “In 2024, collaboration between the Centre for Aquatic Animal Health … Continue reading →

Water Degradation Crisis Needs Action says Ngāi Tahu Special Report The on-going degradation of water i.e. rivers, streams and lakes is now so critical across the South Island and needs … Continue reading →

Opinion by David Round, a sixth generation South Islander and committed conservationist, is an author,  a constitutional and Treaty expert and a former  law lecturer at the University of Canterbury … Continue reading →

by Ben Hope Autumn’s a time to consider the season for fishing and hooking a fish or two can be quite different from summer. Brown trout especially due to spawn … Continue reading →

Special report Campaign Against Foreign Control of Aotearoa (CAFCA) has released figures on recent foreign investment into New Zealand following government’s recent Investment Summit where it courted wealthy overseas interests. … Continue reading →

March 3, 2025 By: Heather Harkavy Abridged from “MidCurrent” I have been fly fishing with my dad since I was a little rug rat. When I reflect on my childhood, fishing was … Continue reading →

Salmon Tasmania, the industry’s peak body, has apologised for the impact of “unprecedented mortality event” involving mass salmon deaths and fatty globules on Tasmanian beaches and promised to review the … Continue reading →